After many years and billions of tonnes of materials moved, Michelin is replacing the XDT, X Quarry S and X Haul, the reference tyres for rigid dump trucks (RDTs) in the range tyre of size – 24.00R35. The increased payload potential of the new product range is reflected in the new name – Michelin X TRA Load. The new tyre range for 40- to 80-tonne payload RDTs became available on 1 July and they are the first ever “three-star” 24.00R35 tyres on the market.
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Less Convention, More Ripping
How Image Capturing Is Rewriting The Rules Of Surveying
The march of technological change continues in all industries, including the surveying industry. Erik Birzulis explains how a new generation of aerial surveying solutions, including a new aerial camera platform, will benefit the quarrying industry.
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No butts about new construction applications
Construction workers may one day get to see their cigarette butts on display now that university researchers say they’ve found a way to create asphalt with discarded butts.
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Crusher Excels In Hard Rock Trial
Hard Rock Quarries (HRQ), based in the Maryborough hinterland in central Queensland, is a small, family owned construction materials business. It has been operating since 2010 and took over the Maryborough quarry site from previous owners.
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Loader scales improve site management
Trimble’s next generation loader scale features smarter weighing, improved data management and an intelligent interface.
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Highway project stalled over clay dispute
An ‘all-out war’ between a quarry operator and a construction company over clay is reportedly impeding a $363 million highway duplication project in southwest Victoria.
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Maximum performance wheel loader
Distributed by Onetrak in Australia, Hyundai’s HL780-9 wheel loader offers improved durability and reliability while increasing efficiency.
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Customisable, high output impact crushers
Reliable and easy to operate, Weir Minerals’ shaft impact crushers range is designed for primary and secondary crushing applications.
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The Atlantic Generating Facility
As he continues to explore environmentally sustainable aggregate applications, BILL LANGER is reminded of a wonderful experience with his father during adolescence...
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